ENGLAND’S OTHER LONGEST BANS

ERIC CANTONA (Nine months, 1995)

Reason: Kung-fu kick on Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons.

JOEYJO BARTON (12 games, 2012)

Reason: Kicking Sergio Aguero and attempting to headbutt Vincent Kompany after being sent off for QPR at Manchester City.

PAOLO DI CANIO (11 games, 1998) Reason: Pushing over referee Paul Alcock in Sheffield Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal.

LUIS SUAREZ (10 games, 2013)

Reason: Biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Anfield.

DAVID PRUTTON (10 games, 2005)

Reason: Shoving referee Alan Wiley after being sent off for Southampton against Arsenal.